Public CUNY community college in the Bronx with historic architecture and 40+ academic programs.
Bronx Community College offers over 40 academic programs at the associate degree and certificate levels, spanning disciplines including Automotive Technology, Nuclear Medicine, Allied Health Sciences, Cybersecurity, Business and Media, and Digital Film Production. The college houses the Center for Sustainable Energy (founded 2003) and administers the SUNY Bronx Educational Opportunity Center, providing tuition-free academic and vocational programs. BCC also offers Continuing & Professional Studies with customized workforce training and personal enrichment courses.
The 45-acre University Heights campus blends historic architecture with modern facilities. The complex includes Stanford White's Classical Revival buildings (Hall of Languages, Cornelius Baker Hall of Philosophy, Gould Memorial Library) and Marcel Breuer's Brutalist structures (Begrisch Hall, Colston Residence Hall). The campus also houses the Hall of Fame for Great Americans, founded in 1900 and the first such hall of fame in the US. The college serves a diverse student body: 63% are first-generation students from over 100 countries. Athletics compete in the NJCAA and CUNYAC, with men's and women's teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, track & field, and volleyball.
BCC accepts applications through its online portal and offers pathways for first-time freshmen, transfer students, international students, non-degree students, and veterans. The college provides assessment testing, new student orientation, and required immunization verification for accepted students. Special programs include ASAP (Accelerated Study in Associate Program), College Discovery, CUNY Start, and College Now for early college high school students.
BCC graduates report strong post-graduation outcomes: average salary of $54,581 five years after graduation and $48,457 three years after graduation. Nine of 10 BCC graduates are free of federal loan debt. The college provides comprehensive support through academic advising, the Learning Commons, writing center, disability services, and specialized programs like TRiO and CUNY EDGE to help students overcome academic and personal challenges.